Portable accuses Olamide of blocking his songs, saying industry stars should not control his success or stress him
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has accused fellow musician Olamide of instructing others in the industry not to play his songs.
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In a video that has gone viral, Portable claimed that Olamide is not responsible for his fame or success and questioned the actions of those allegedly blocking his music.
”Eyin fans mi, egbami. I’m bigger than them Zaazu zeh. Who are those people that said they should not play my song. Ahh. I heard that Tunde Perry said Olamide said they should not play my song again. Are you my God? Do you feed me? I have my own fans oo. I’m bigger than anybody. You are not the ones taking care of me, my wife and kids. Don’t use your assistance to stress me, are you the only one that will stress me?” he said.
Portable’s remarks follow a series of outspoken statements from the singer targeting industry heavyweights, including Wizkid and Burna Boy, over alleged barriers faced by new artists.
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The viral video has sparked debate among fans and industry observers, with many reacting to the singer’s defiant stance and public criticism of established stars.
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
